The Emmbrook School
Wokingham, RG41 1JP · Wokingham · secondary school
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7th of 9 secondary schools in Wokingham we can score, 10 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 558 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 6.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 55.5 · 74 | 30% | 2.22 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.01 · 50 | 25% | 1.24 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.5 · 72 | 10% | 0.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Emmbrook School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, inspected in 2023-11. In 2024/25, 55.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.01 in 2023/24, meaning pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Sports Day, Colour run, and Beach football. Arts and music activities include music concerts, drama productions, bake-offs, and creative writing competitions. The school also organises World Challenge trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,354 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,219. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores, which are slightly below the national benchmark? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above
What Ofsted said about The Emmbrook School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils value the ‘family feel’ and ‘community and togetherness’, supported by ‘kind’ teachers. While the curriculum is ‘thoughtful’ and behaviour is high, the school recognises that ‘not all pupils learn as well as they could’ due to inconsistencies in teaching and attendance. Leaders are ‘resolute in making the identified improvements as quickly as possible’.
Strengths
- Pupils settle quickly and feel supported by ‘caring staff’ who effectively deal with concerns.
- The curriculum ‘clearly sets out the knowledge that pupils need to learn’, with teachers using key vocabulary confidently.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from ‘thoughtful care’ and adapted learning.
- Sixth-form students appreciate how well teachers know them and the ‘effective careers programme’.
- The school’s ‘FAIR’ values create a ‘vibrant and good-natured atmosphere’ where pupils are respectful of diversity.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue to support staff in ‘fully implementing the school’s policies and practice’ so pupils learn as much as they can.
- The school must ensure teachers have the expertise to help all pupils achieve highly, as teaching and resources do not ‘consistently support all pupils’.
- The school needs to strengthen actions to improve attendance for pupils who are ‘missing out on vital learning’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.3 |
| 2024/25 | 50.7 |
| 2025/26 | 50.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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